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Recent Examples of gymnastics
Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Carly Patterson is 38.
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Like that was, had a lot to do with my gymnastics upbringing.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
At 14, Huckaby was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, that ended with her right leg being amputated and her dreams of a gymnastics career dashed.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Lower‑demand preliminaries will likely be the most affordable, while high‑profile events—gymnastics finals, swimming finals, track and field, and the opening ceremony—will sit at the top end of the pricing spectrum.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, gymnastics fans can continue to hold their breath until April and the closure of the 2026 college gymnastics season…or longer.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Parents react to suspension Fong has played host to many international coaches and athletes at GAGE in Blue Springs and also shares his gymnastics techniques online.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Douglas is the first Black woman to win a gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics, according to the National Museum of American History.
—Lillian Vest, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2026
The American gymnastics hero who won Olympic gold on the balance beam at the 2008 Beijing games was suddenly the mother of a very young patient.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Like that was, had a lot to do with my gymnastics upbringing.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
At 14, Huckaby was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, that ended with her right leg being amputated and her dreams of a gymnastics career dashed.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Lower‑demand preliminaries will likely be the most affordable, while high‑profile events—gymnastics finals, swimming finals, track and field, and the opening ceremony—will sit at the top end of the pricing spectrum.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, gymnastics fans can continue to hold their breath until April and the closure of the 2026 college gymnastics season…or longer.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Parents react to suspension Fong has played host to many international coaches and athletes at GAGE in Blue Springs and also shares his gymnastics techniques online.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Douglas is the first Black woman to win a gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics, according to the National Museum of American History.
—Lillian Vest, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Jan. 2026
The American gymnastics hero who won Olympic gold on the balance beam at the 2008 Beijing games was suddenly the mother of a very young patient.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnastics
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Swim in the lake or heated outdoor pool, or take part in daily activities and events like water aerobics, bingo, and ice cream socials.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moderate-intensity—your effort feels like a 4 to 6 on a scale of 1 to 10—cardio can include low-impact aerobic workouts like brisk walking, light cycling, elliptical use, swimming, water aerobics, hiking, rowing, and stair climbing.—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Instagram, several of those Lowe’s worked with throughout his career also shared tributes to the late bodybuilding star.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Despite decades of research supporting creatine’s benefits, the category has remained largely stagnant, defined by powders, poor absorption, and a narrow focus on bodybuilding.—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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During his 156-day trial, prosecutors accused him of conspiring with six former Apple Daily staffers, two activists and others to request foreign forces to impose sanctions or blockades or engage in other hostile activities against Hong Kong or China.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Adjust settings to accommodate your body mechanics and ensure a comfortable range of motion.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Try finding a resistance training class at your gym to get a feel for how weight lifting feels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
26 Jan. 2026
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Activities like swimming, cycling, and weight lifting help condition joints and ligaments while reducing repetitive strain.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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John Gaspar was not expecting the winter heating bills for his Chicago studio apartment to top $160 a month, especially since running the air conditioning over the summer was not particularly expensive.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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To guess the winner of the Tour de France, for example, a human forecaster might spend hours building a basic regression model based on previous years’ results, while also scouring injury and conditioning reports and reading commentary from fans and experts.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Gymnastics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnastics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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